GOV.UK
Non-executive director
Ajay Chowdhury
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Biography
Ajay is Chief Executive of Seatwave, Europe’s biggest ticket exchange. Over the last 20 years he has worked extensively in media, the arts and technology, with senior roles at ComQi, IDG Ventures Europe, NBC Internet, LineOne and United News & Media.
He founded the Rented Space Theatre Company, where he is the Artistic Director, directing over a dozen plays.
Ajay has an MBA from Wharton, studied Theatre at the Central School, and Film at the Metropolitan Film School.
Non-executive director
Our non-executive directors are senior figures from outside the department who bring a diverse mix of expertise and skills from across the public and private sector. They all:
- give guidance and advice to DCMS leaders and ministers
- support and challenge management on the department’s strategic direction
- provide support in monitoring and reviewing progress